We delve into the RedPill Podcast library for today's pod. Jowsey and Phil recorded this episode in December 2017 - the topic is still very much newsworthy. 

Phil discusses his experiences in cycling, which he believes is an increasingly clean sport. The testing processes in cycling catch offenders - can other sports learn from what they do?

Jowsey and Phil pull no punches in this podcast - they discuss their opinions on the topic. "Lets call it what it is - cheating." But Jowsey has no time for falsely accusing an athlete who is just better than you...

Calling people out for doping because they are out in front? I tell you what, “When you eat like him, sleep like him, train like him – do everything that he’s doing… dedicating the time to moving well, looking after your body… all those little, small, intricacies of performance – when you’re doing all of that, then, maybe, maybe, put the question out there….

Weightlifting belts – what do they do? Why use them? In today's RedPill Training Pod Jemma, Phil and Jowsey take a look at the science behind the use of weightlifting belts.

"I can lift more weight when I have the weightlifting belt on, but why? and does that mean I should wear one?" Phil Mansfield

"Get your body good at the task first before you rely on extra equipment." James Jowsey

"It’s reasonable to think about a weightlifting belt for a one rep max but if you’re looking to use the belt further down that spectrum for like your 10 reps or your training, I can’t see that there’s a benefit… in my opinion, if you need it for training then I don’t think your training is correct." Jemma Chambers

Breathing in sport. Through the nose or the mouth? Can breathing cause pain? Jowsey leads the discussion in this weeks pod interviewing Jemma and Phil on the topic of breathing, drawing on their expertise in the endurance and physiotherapy world. 

Phil, Jemma and Jowsey discuss winning and losing and all that come with the two situations.

When is it ok to lose? Can a loss be a positive experience and conversely can winning be negative?

We need to learn how to win and lose. 

This week Phil, Jowsey and Jemma discuss trends within the fitness industry. Are those that stand that test of time fab? Do fitness professionals adapt fitness trends for the good of their clients, do they help achieve goal driven fitness?

The discussion finishes with a quick fire fad vs fab game. Got an opinion ? let us know! @redpillcoach

We have all heard the accusation, 'CrossFit causes injuries'. In this week's pod Phil, Jowsey and Jemma discuss where this charge originates from and whether it is a fair label. Can we reduce the potential for injury through programming and coach education?

"Playing sport will, at times, cause injury. The reason you see a vast array of injuries in CrossFit is that you are using your entire body through the sport, which is a strength." Jowsey

"Volume snaps people a lot more than the intensity will do." Phil Mansfield

Phil, Jowsey and Jemma discuss pain - when does experiencing pain mean you have an injury? Should you encourage your client to train through the pain? Is the pain due to the programme the athlete is following. 

"You don't have to have tissue damage to experience pain." Jemma Chambers

The mechanics of the squat are different depending on the exercise and where the barbell is. 

The second part of the muscle series - looking at how muscles work in motion

There is a new way of thinking about muscles. Phil and Jowsey take you through the basics and prepare you for part 2 where they discuss in great depth the workings of a muscle.
These 2 podcasts are revolutionary ways of thinking that will change the way we understand muscles and their function.
Due to the easy introduction of this podcast everyone can follow, the technical ability is for all levels.